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the Team Social Media Manager (Contract) Marketing | Remote USA About Empathy Empathy is transforming the way families navigate life’s most difficult times - from the loss of a loved one to other major life transitions. By combining technology with compassionate human care, we bring clarity, comfort, and peace of mind when it matters most. We partner with leading employers, insurers, and financial institutions to deliver meaningful, human-centric support at scale. Today, Empathy supports over 50 million people across the US, Canada, and the UK. Backed by top-tier investors including General Catalyst, Index Ventures, Adams Street, Aleph and Entreé Capital. We've raised over $160 million to date, including a $72 million Series C, to expand our impact and scale our mission worldwide.
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the Role We're looking for a Social Media Manager to own and grow Empathy's presence across social, on a contract basis. This is a strategic, hands-on role for someone who sets the vision and drives it to results, turning our brand, campaigns, product launches, and category point of view into social-first storytelling that resonates. What makes this role distinctive is the dual audience. You'll build brand resonance and community with the people we ultimately serve — members and families navigating hard moments — while speaking fluently to the B2B audiences who bring Empathy to them: life insurers, wealth firms,
benefits leaders, HR teams, insurance agents, and wealth advisors. You're equally comfortable crafting an emotionally resonant brand moment and a sharp, credible B2B narrative. You'll lead with LinkedIn as our B2B engine and Instagram as our brand and community home, extending to other channels as they earn their place. You care about results as much as craft, you're fluent with AI, and you bring the emotional intelligence our subject matter demands. You'll work closely with Growth, Brand Design, Product Marketing, and Communications. In this role you will Own Empathy's organic social strategy and execution end-to-end, leading with LinkedIn and Instagram and extending to other platforms as they make sense Build and grow engaged audiences across both our consumer and member community and our B2B audiences (insurers, wealth firms, agents, advisors,
benefits leaders, HR) Own copy and creative direction for platform-native content, publishing on a consistent cadence and partnering with our Design team to bring visuals and video to life Translate campaigns, product launches, research, reports, client stories, user testimonials and brand moments into social-first stories tailored to each audience and channel Drive thought leadership and executive and employee amplification on LinkedIn to reach and influence B2B buyers Set clear goals and own the numbers: track engagement, audience growth, and turn performance data into creative direction Run a continuous test-and-learn engine across hooks, formats, timing, and angles, and report clearly on what's driving results Steward Empathy's brand voice with care and emotional intelligence, given the sensitive nature of our work (loss, caregiving, and serious illness) Use AI tools to accelerate ideation, production, and iteration without compromising quality or trust Stay ahead of platform trends, formats, and algorithm shifts, and bring fresh ideas to the table Collaborate with our in-house Brand Design and Motion Design teams, and external partners as needed, to execute the creative vision
Requirements 7+ years managing organic social for a leading, memorable, and forward-thinking brand, ideally spanning both consumer and B2B audiences A track record of growing and engaging audiences, with a data-driven, results-oriented approach An excellent writer with a clear creative vision, and a passion for storytelling, who knows how to direct our Design team and leverage the right tools to bring ideas to life and drive results Deep fluency in LinkedIn (B2B thought leadership and amplification) and Instagram, with comfort extending to TikTok, YouTube, or X Strong brand and storytelling instincts, and the emotional intelligence to handle sensitive subject matter with care Ability to translate complex or regulated topics into clear, resonant, and trustworthy content Strong grasp of B2B personas and how to make a brand relevant to business buyers, not just consumers Fluency with AI tools for content creation and workflow acceleration Analytical: fluent in social metrics and reporting, and able to turn data into creative decisions A self-directed operator who thrives in a fast-paced startup and manages multiple priorities at once Ability to work east coast hours
Bonus: experience in health tech, insurance or
benefits, fintech, or another trust-sensitive, B2B2C category Engagement Details Engagement Type: Independent Contractor (1099) Location: Remote (US) Contract Duration: 12 months (with potential to extend) Estimated Workload: 100-150 hours per month; weekly hours may vary based on project workload and business needs Start Date: Immediately How to Apply Please submit all three of the following: CV / resume Cover letter — tell us why this role and this mission resonate with you Portfolio — links to social channels, campaigns, or content you've personally owned, with a short note on your role and the results Empathy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Apply now At Empathy, we believe that our workforce should reflect the range and variety of the families we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, where all employment decisions are made without regard to age, sex, race, ethnicity, nationality or nation of origin, religion, ability, medical condition, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. Solutions Financial Institutions Employers & HR Benefit Consultants Health Plans Platform Empathy Loss Support™ Empathy LifeVault™ Empathy Caregiving™ Empathy Leave Support™ Empathy Connect™ Resources Research Events & Webinars Articles All Resources FAQ Knowledge Base Families Company About Customers Press Our Experts The Alliance Careers Contact Us Keep in touch Privacy Policy Terms of service Cookie Policy Your Privacy Choices © 2020-2026 Empathy. All rights reserved.
About Empathy
Empathy is a leading technology company transforming the way people plan for and navigate life’s toughest moments. By combining cutting-edge innovation with compassion, Empathy provides unparalleled support for bereavement, estate management, legacy planning, and more.
Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and leading life insurers, Empathy serves over 40 million individuals across North America, setting a new standard for modern family care and workplace benefits.
Empathy’s mission is to make care as practical as it is compassionate—partnering with employers, insurers, and financial institutions to deliver scalable support that eases emotional burdens, simplifies complex logistics, and empowers families to move forward with clarity and resilience.
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Job details
Location
New York, NY
Funding
Total raised
$162M
Last stage
Growth
Investors
Founders
Yonatan Bergman
Co-Founder & CTO
What happens next.
No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
Confirm the fit
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.
